research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
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research Sustainable applications of phytochemicals and nutritive components derived from selected underutilized seeds: A review [pdf]
Underutilized seeds like jackfruit, Indian almond, and tamarind have valuable nutrients and compounds that can be used sustainably in various industries.
research Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and hair changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin, and the effect of biotin use on these parameters
Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
research Thiosulfate promotes hair growth in mouse model
Thiosulfate may help hair grow faster in mice and works well with a common hair growth treatment.
research Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products
Plant extracts can benefit skin but must be safe and high-quality.
research Evaluating Antiinflammatory and Antiandrogenic Effects of Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) in HaCaT cells
Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
research Efficacy and safety of a new 5% minoxidil formulation in male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, double‐blind, noninferiority study
New 5% minoxidil formula safely and effectively treats male hair loss.
research Topical Nanoemulgel: A Novel Pathway for Investigating Alopecia
Nanoemulgel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
research High-resolution structures of mutants of residues that affect access to the ligand-binding cavity of human lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase
Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist
CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
research Relative binding affinity of novel steroids to androgen receptors in hamster prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research The use of testosterone after menopause
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
research Complémentarité et équilibre de l’apport alimentaire en protéines et en lipides
Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.
research Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research Anti-androgen therapy in dermatology: a review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research In silico analysis of ethyl acetate Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaf extracts as an anti-inflammatory agent
Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaf extracts show potential for developing anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Evaluation of the Thrombolytic and Antioxidant Activity of Leaf Extracts of Plumbago zeylanica L.
Plumbago zeylanica L. leaves may help dissolve blood clots and have antioxidant benefits.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research Minoxidil induced central serous Chorioretinopathy treated with oral Eplerenone – a case report
Minoxidil can cause a rare eye condition, but it was successfully treated with oral Eplerenone in one case.
research Role of neurosteroid allopregnanolone on age-related differences in exercise-induced hypoalgesia in rats
Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
research PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS OF MUSA ACUMINATA BRACT
Banana bract extract might treat bacterial infections and help reduce waste.
research The Relation of Androgenetic Alopecia Severity with Epicardial Fat Thickness
More severe hair loss links to thicker heart fat, suggesting possible heart disease risk.
research A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil
A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.
research Effect of finasteride on the ovulatory function of normal women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research Synthesis of N-Substituted 3-Oxo-17b- carboxamide-4-aza-5a-androstanes and the Tautomerism of 3-Oxo-4-aza-5-androstenes
Researchers made two new compounds that could be used for medicine.
research Metabolism of finasteride in rat hepatic microsomes: Age and sex differences and effects of P450 inducers
Finasteride metabolism varies by age, sex, and P450 inducers, with males processing it faster.
research Markers of peripheral androgen action in vivo and in vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Evidence of the moderating role of hair cortisol and hair cortisone in the relationship between work stress and depression symptoms among Chinese fishermen
Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for the Screening of Steroid 5-α Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Distribution of polyamines may be altered in different scalp regions of patients with hair loss
Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.